Folklore, History & the Study of Myth

The Writings of Gary R. Varner


My Publishing History

My titles by date:

  • Sacred Wells: A Study in the History, Meaning and Mythology of Holy Wells & Waters   2002 (second edition released August 2009 by Algora Publishing)
  • Water of Life Water of Death: The Folklore and Mythology of Sacred Water   2004
  • Menhirs, Dolemen and Circles of Stone: The Folklore and Magic of Sacred Stone   2004
  • The Mythic Forest: The Green Man and the Spirit of Nature  2006
  • Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life & Death: Ancient Symbolism in European and American Architecture  2006
  • The Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil  2006
  • Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings Around the World - A Study in Comparative Mythology  2007
  • The Sword and Dagger in Myth and Legend   2007
  • The Roots of Witchcraft  2007
  • Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion  2007
  • The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War  2007
  • Maria Lionza: An Indigenous Goddess of Venezuela 2007
  • Hecate - The Witches' Goddess 2007
  • The Use & History of Amulets, Charms and Talismans 2008
  • Gargoyles, Grotesques and Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European and American Architecture  2008 
  • The Owens Valley Paiute: A Cultural History 2009

One of the many architectural motifs discussed in Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men

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